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Welcome to UNI Physics! The Physics Department offers students the attention and encouragement typical of a small liberal arts college, yet the department also provides the resources found in much larger research universities. Physics offers students an individual path to an exciting professional career. The beginning salaries of our graduates are quite high, ranging from $45,000 to $62,000 over the last six years.

Our “3-2” dual-degree program allows students to earn a BS in Physics from UNI and a BS in Engineering from Iowa State or Iowa in 5-6 years. These two degrees will make students who complete the program more employable than other newly minted engineers.

Students who wish to teach high school physics and physical science will learn best practices in our physics teaching program. Our physics teaching graduates teach in school districts in Iowa and across the nation.

Undergraduate research is an essential element of our physics programs. Typically, ten students are awarded undergraduate research scholarships each summer. These students usually continue their research in the following academic year.

I invite you to look through the UNI Physics website, and find out more about physics student activities and scholarships for incoming students. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.